A Joyful New Chapter Begins
There are few milestones as special as welcoming a first grandchild, and Candace Cameron Bure is savoring every moment of that joy. Her son, Lev, and his wife, Elliott, quietly became parents several weeks ago, choosing to keep their baby’s arrival private until he was safe at home. When they finally shared their news, the family offered not just happy photos but a deeply personal look at the challenging road they walked in the days and weeks after his birth.
Fans learned that Candace’s newest family member is a baby boy with a distinctive, meaningful name. Alongside the name and gender reveal came a heartfelt account of his earliest days—days that required courage, patience, and faith as he received round-the-clock care. The reaction from loved ones and well-wishers was immediate and warm, with messages of congratulations and prayers pouring in from every corner.
Candace Cameron Bure with her son, Lev, years earlier—a sweet glimpse of their close bond. Source: Getty Images
Lev and Elliott Quietly Welcome Their Son
Lev and Elliott’s baby boy arrived on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The couple kept the news close to their hearts until Sunday, September 27, when Elliott posted a thoughtful update, welcoming friends and followers into their family’s new season. In that post, she introduced their son by his full name and finally told the story of why their first weeks as parents unfolded mostly in a hospital room.
Their son’s name is as memorable as it is tender: Bond Leo Bure. Elliott’s message captured both the awe of becoming a mother and the gravity of what their family had been facing behind the scenes. She shared that while they were overjoyed to meet their little boy, his early arrival meant they had a long journey ahead before they could carry him through their own front door.
A hospital monitor displays baby Bond’s name and birth details, a quiet witness to his days in the NICU as he gained strength. Source: Instagram/elliottpbure
Bond was born 10 weeks early, weighing just three pounds. Within moments of his birth, he was transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit, where tiny babies receive specialized care. Those first weeks were filled with beeping monitors, careful feedings, and endless prayers. Lev and Elliott stayed close, learning the rhythms of NICU life, celebrating every ounce gained and every small step forward.
After five weeks and five days, they finally brought their son home. It was a day they had been waiting—and praying—for since his first breath. Elliott called Bond their miracle boy, a phrase that said everything about the gratitude they felt and the hurdles they had overcome together.
Baby Bond, dressed in a soft knit outfit, surrounded by his parents’ loving hands—an intimate family moment. Source: Instagram/elliottpbure
In her post, Elliott described days marked by tears, hope, and countless prayers. She expressed deep thanks to the nurses and physicians who watched over Bond and supported the family every step of the way, and she offered appreciation for the community that carried them through with love. Her message ended as it began, anchored in faith and gratitude, as she thanked Jesus for every answered prayer.
A tender close-up of Bond’s tiny fingers curled around his mother’s bracelet, with his hospital wristband nearby. Source: Instagram/elliottpbure
For many families, the NICU is a world they never expect to know, but it becomes a place of extraordinary resilience. Those who have walked that path recognize the mix of fear and fierce love that fills each day. Lev and Elliott’s story resonated for exactly that reason—it reminded many that miracles often come in quiet, steady steps.
Elliott holds her newborn son close at the hospital, soaking in those first precious moments despite the unexpected turn in their birth story. Source: Instagram/elliottpbure
Candace Shares a Grandmother’s Joy
Bond’s arrival officially made Candace a first-time grandmother, a role she has looked forward to with a full heart. In the comments under Elliott’s announcement, Candace wrote that Bond is a miracle and shared how proud she is of Lev and Elliott as new parents. Her words were tender and steady, reflecting a mother’s pride and a grandmother’s joy, all at once.
For the Bure family, this baby represents the beginning of a new generation. Candace and her husband, former NHL player Val Bure, married in 1996 and raised three children together—Natasha, Lev, and Maksim. Now, as the family grows, they are embracing the season that turns parents into grandparents and children into mothers and fathers.
New life in miniature: Bond’s tiny hand rests beneath those of his parents in a poignant hospital photo. Source: Instagram/elliottpbure
Bond has already been welcomed with enthusiasm by his aunt, Natasha, and her husband, Bradley Steven Perry, who were themselves expecting a child at the time. Family members shared short, sweet messages of love, celebrating the name, the milestone, and the joy of a baby coming home from the NICU.
Lev reaches gently toward his son’s bassinet during the NICU stay, a father’s love shining through the careful touch. Source: Instagram/elliottpbure
A Strong, Uncommon Name
Among the many heartfelt reactions, people quickly noticed Bond’s rare first name. Many praised it as unique and strong, a perfect fit for a little boy who arrived early and showed such determination. Commenters celebrated the full name—Bond Leo Bure—with words of support and warm congratulations.
Names carry stories, and this one, with its confident sound and classic middle name, struck a chord. For those who followed along as Lev and Elliott navigated the NICU, the name felt like a statement of hope and strength. It was a reminder that even the smallest among us can embody courage.
Safe at home, Bond’s tiny hands peek from his cozy knit sleeves as his parents cradle them in theirs. Source: Instagram/elliottpbure
Supporters were also quick to send prayers and well-wishes for Bond’s continued growth. Their words reflected the feeling so many share when a preemie finally comes home: gratitude for the care received and excitement for the easier, gentler days that lie ahead.
Under soft blue light, baby Bond rests while watchful hands offer comfort and care in the NICU. Source: Instagram/elliottpbure
Two Pregnancy Announcements, Weeks Apart
Earlier in the year, Natasha and Bradley were the first to share their happy news. On May 7, they posted charming photos in matching blue-and-white button-down shirts, sipping from mugs labeled “Dada!” and “Mama!” Natasha’s shirt was open to reveal her growing baby bump, and their caption read simply, “Our dream role.”
Just three weeks later, Lev and Elliott posted their own announcement, holding up a sonogram and writing with excitement that a baby Bure was on the way. No one could have known then that their son would arrive ahead of schedule later that summer. His early birth meant that Lev would become a father—and Candace a grandmother—before Natasha and Bradley’s little one made her debut.
What Candace Hoped Her Grandchildren Would Call Her
Long before the babies arrived, Candace was delighted at the thought of becoming a grandmother. When Natasha shared her pregnancy news in May, Candace told People she was overwhelmed with joy and had already imagined the sweet moments she’d share with the next generation. She even had a playful grandmother name in mind: Candy Gram.
As she’s joked, her children weren’t immediately sold on the nickname. Still, the idea stuck in her heart. In the months that followed, Candace continued to use the name affectionately, a lighthearted way of saying how ready she was for this new role. More than anything, she expressed a desire to slow down, be present, and savor this special season with her growing family.
The Bure family together at a red-carpet event years ago—parents and children side by side. Source: Getty Images
Looking Forward to the Next Generation
Even before their pregnancy announcement, Natasha and Bradley spoke openly about building a family. They married in September 2025 in a romantic garden ceremony in Malibu, surrounded by loved ones. Bradley shared that he had long pictured Natasha as the future mother of his children, describing her as loving, steady, and deeply protective of the people she cares about. Natasha felt the same, saying she looked forward to the day when “little Bradleys” would be running around.
Their joyful May reveal confirmed that those dreams were taking shape. Then, just weeks later, Lev and Elliott’s announcement brought more good news. In a matter of months, the Bures went from imagining their next chapter to holding it in their arms.
From Empty Nest to Full Hearts
Only two years earlier, Candace reflected on the transition to an empty nest. In 2024, she described the quiet that followed years of bustling family life and how she and Val adjusted together. That season, while tender and sometimes bittersweet, gave them space to rediscover their routines and the simple, daily friendship at the heart of their marriage.
She once hoped she’d become a grandmother while still in her 40s. Instead, the milestone arrived as she entered her 50s—right on time for her story, and full of blessings. Before any grandchildren had even arrived, she said she was “over the moon” and already dreaming up traditions, from holiday rituals to cozy afternoons, that would become treasured family memories.
A flashback to 2012: Candace with her family, years before grandchildren were even a thought. Source: Getty Images
Candace and Val on a sunny red carpet in 2022, a picture of partnership and poise. Source: Getty Images
As she waited for that first baby to come home, she spoke openly about gratitude and the richness of family life. She talked about creating memories with intention—treating time as a gift and celebrating even the ordinary days. It was clear that when the moment finally arrived, she was ready to step fully into “Candy Gram” mode.
Another look back at Candace and Val at a Washington, DC event, years before their family began to grow again. Source: Getty Images
Another Blessing: Baby Winnie Arrives
Only weeks after celebrating Bond’s homecoming, the Bure family shared more happy news. On Tuesday, October 6, Natasha and Bradley announced the birth of their daughter, a baby girl named Winnie Helaine. Natasha posted a series of sweet, retro-style Polaroids from the hospital with the caption, “It was always you, my Winnie.” The photos carried a timeless charm—simple, joyful, and filled with quiet love.
Friends and followers loved the name, calling it classic, bright, and beautiful. Some noticed the family connection in the baby’s middle name and celebrated the way it honors legacy. For many, the post was more than a birth announcement; it was a tender snapshot of a new mother and father meeting their daughter for the first time.
Not long after, Candace shared her own set of photos from the hospital, including one of her cradling her granddaughter. Her caption read, “Dreams really do come true. We love you so much, Winnie, sweet pea. You are so loved. CandyGram and Deda are here for every moment.” It was the joyful echo of what she had hoped for all along—to be present, helpful, and wholeheartedly involved.
A cherished Polaroid captures Candace beaming as she holds her granddaughter, Winnie. Source: Instagram/candacecbure
The comments that followed were warm and affectionate, praising Winnie’s name and congratulating the family on a year that brought two grandbabies to love. Several people delighted in the continuity of the middle name Helaine, while others shared well-wishes for sleepy nights, soft snuggles, and a home full of laughter.
A sweet top-down photo shows a pink circular name sign alongside the Polaroid and Winnie’s tiny feet—small details that say so much. Source: Instagram/candacecbure
With two grandchildren welcomed just weeks apart, the Bure home has more reasons than ever to celebrate. Bond’s early arrival and triumphant homecoming, followed by Winnie’s gentle debut, have brought the family together in new and meaningful ways. For grandparents, it’s a season that invites slowing down—reading one more story, singing one more lullaby, and cherishing the everyday miracles that fill a nursery and a living room.
As Candace embraces the name “Candy Gram” and Val answers to “Deda,” their family’s story continues with gratitude and hope. The hard days in the NICU have already given way to softer, brighter ones. And while the journey into grandparenthood began with a few more twists than expected, it has delivered everything they dreamed of: love multiplied, faith strengthened, and a future made even sweeter by the tiniest hands.
